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C60 binds to and deforms nucleotides.

Xiongce Zhao1, Alberto Striolo, Peter T Cummings

  • 1Nanomaterials Theory Institute, Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA. zhaox@ornl.gov

Biophysical Journal
|September 27, 2005
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Fullerenes (C60) strongly bind to DNA molecules, forming stable complexes due to hydrophobic interactions. This strong association may negatively impact DNA structure, stability, and biological functions.

Area of Science:

  • Biophysics
  • Materials Science
  • Computational Chemistry

Background:

  • Fullerenes (C60) are nanoparticles with unique properties.
  • DNA is the molecule of heredity, susceptible to environmental interactions.
  • Understanding nanoparticle-DNA interactions is crucial for nanotoxicology and nanomedicine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the binding affinity and stability of C60-DNA complexes using atomistic molecular dynamics simulations.
  • To elucidate the interaction mechanisms and structural consequences of C60 binding to single- and double-strand DNA.
  • To assess the potential impact of C60 on DNA integrity and biological function.

Main Methods:

  • Atomistic molecular dynamics (MD) simulations up to 20 ns.
  • Calculation of binding energies for C60-DNA complexes and C60-C60 dimers.

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  • Analysis of structural changes, water molecule displacement, and hydrogen bond disruption.

    • Main Results:

    • Fullerenes (C60) exhibit strong binding to DNA nucleotides with energies ranging from -27 to -42 kcal/mol, significantly exceeding C60-C60 binding (-7.5 kcal/mol).
    • C60 binds to double-strand DNA at ends or minor grooves, deforms single-strand DNA, penetrates A-form DNA helices, and occupies damaged DNA sites.
    • Hydrophobic interactions drive C60-DNA binding, displacing water molecules and potentially frustrating DNA self-repair mechanisms.

    Conclusions:

    • C60 molecules form highly stable complexes with DNA, driven by favorable hydrophobic interactions.
    • The binding of C60 can induce significant structural alterations in DNA and interfere with its biological functions.
    • These findings suggest potential negative impacts of C60 on DNA integrity and repair, warranting further investigation.